Counselor - Elementary - Grand Prairie, United States - Arlington ISD

    Arlington ISD
    Arlington ISD Grand Prairie, United States

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    Teacher/Professional - Elementary - Counselor

    Grades PK-5

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    Start Date

    Open Date 05/10/2024

    Closing Date


    ROLE AND PURPOSE:


    Provides a comprehensive guidance and counseling program that advocates for and supports all students in their personal, social, academic and career development.

    This is accomplished through a variety of approaches including, but not limited to, delivery of guidance curriculum in various group sizes to support student development; individual and group counseling; individual student planning and goal-setting activities; consultation and coordination activities to support student success and effective interpretation of student assessment data.


    QUALIFICATIONS:


    Education/Certification:


    • Master's Degree from Accredited College or University
    • Valid Texas School Counselor's Certification

    Experience:


    • Two years teaching experience required, or school district counseling experience required.

    MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:


    I. INSTRUCTIONAL MANAGEMENT


    • Manages and leads the counseling program by planning organizing, implementing and delivering
    program activities to improve students' Intrapersonal Effectiveness, Interpersonal Effectiveness,
    Personal Health and Safety, and Post-Secondary Planning and Readiness.


    • Delivers classroom guidance activities by teaching the school guidance curriculum components
    through the use of effective instructional skills and intentionally planned structured group sessions for
    students based on campus needs.


    • Implements the individual student-planning component by guiding individuals and groups of students,
    and parents or guardians, through the development of educational, career, personal, or social plans.


    • Provides responsive service component services through effective use of individual and group
    counseling, consultation and referral skills.


    • Provides system support component activities through effective school counseling program
    management and support for other educational programs.


    II. SCHOOL/ORGANIZATION CLIMATE


    • Always maintain a high level of integrity and service.
    • Conducts an annual campus counseling program evaluation.
    • Foster a Culture of Care through wellness activities, meaningful parent involvement, celebration of
    achievement, building positive norms and encouraging innovation.


    III. SCHOOL/ORGANIZATIONAL IMPROVEMENT


    • Communicate effectively (verbal and written).
    • Maintain professional and emotional composure.
    • Work with and respond consistently and equitably to all personnel, students, and parents/guardians.
    • Communicate and support expectations that are consistent with district counseling program objectives.
    • Interpret policies and procedures.
    • Coordinate, conduct or participate in activities which contribute to the effective operation of the
    school.


    IV. ADMINISTRATION AND FISCAL/FACILITIES MANAGEMENT


    • None

    V. STUDENT MANAGEMENT


    • Acts as a student advocate, leader, collaborator and systems change agent.
    • Assists students and their parents or guardians in monitoring their academic, career, personal and
    social development as they progress in school.


    VI. SCHOOL/COMMUNITY RELATIONS


    • Serves as a consultant to teachers who conduct lessons based on the schools'/districts' guidance
    curriculum.


    • Clearly articulates and communicates the counseling program's management system and related
    program action plans to administration, faculty, parents, and the community.


    • Collaborates with administration in the coordination and implementation of school programs that
    address students' educational, career, personal and social development.


    • Informs and consults with the counseling program advisory council in its role in planning and
    implementing the counseling program.


    • Guides and advises students and their parents/guardians regarding the importance of higher education,
    coursework designed to prepare students for higher education and financial aid availability and
    requirements.


    • Provides parent and staff training and consultation to foster student educational, career, personal and
    social development.


    VII. PROFESSIONAL GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT


    • Pursue continuous professional growth.
    • Demonstrates ethical and professional behaviors and standards as set forth by the American
    Counseling Association, the American School Counselor Association and the state of Texas.


    • Attend 2 hours of ethics training each year.

    VIII. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES


    • None

    IX. MISCELLANEOUS


    • Performs other duties as may be assigned by principal.

    X.

    MENTAL DEMANDS / PHYSICAL DEMANDS / ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS:


    Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including computer and peripherals; standard
    instructional equipment.


    Posture: Moderate standing; occasional kneeling, squatting, bending, and stooping


    Motion: Moderate walking


    Lifting: Regular light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds)


    Environment: Work inside and outside (exposure to sun, heat, cold, and inclement weather); exposure
    to noise


    Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress, with frequent interruptions.

    Duty Days 202

    Pay Grade Admin Professional 3